Out of Order

Ben Maher and Anthony Buono
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Politics
  • Weekly

Explore the vast world of politics and economics with two leftist, but very open-minded, hosts. Anthony Buono and Ben Maher set out to learn about political philosophy, economic policy, housing, healthcare, civil rights, international relations and more. We are not experts by any means, just two curious folks who are intrigued to try to untie the complex knots that America (and the world) are currently wrapped into. Listen to learn with us.

  1. 09/05/2024

    What Mattered at the DNC?

    We rate the Democratic National Convention, discuss which parts of it matter, and why.

  2. 09/05/2024

    How Was Harris and Walz's First Interview?

    Kamala Harris and Tim Walz recently gave a high-profile interview on CNN (which, we checked after the fact, garnered 6.3 million viewers the night it aired). We took the opportunity to discuss it.

  3. 08/22/2024

    Biden Administration Rewards Cities for Clearing the Way for Housing

    The Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded over $100 million to cities and towns that have dismantled zoning obstacles to building more housing.

  4. 08/21/2024

    Biden Policy to Negotiate Medicare Drugs Will Save $6 Billion In First Year

    The Inflation Reduction Act, a sweeping bill led through Congress by Democrats in 2022, included a provision to allow the government to negotiate prices for Medicare drugs. This week, news came out that the program will save $6 billion between the government and individual co-pays in its first year, 2026. That's the case with ten drugs in 2026, but the list will expand from there.

  5. 08/19/2024

    Ukraine Invades Russia: Why'd They Do It and What Happens Next?

    Last week, Ukrainian armed forces invaded the Kursk region of Russia, taking hundreds of square kilometers of land. We discuss why they made this move and how it changes the outlook of the war.

  6. 08/04/2024

    Warning Signs for the U.S. Economy in the July Jobs Report

    The recent jobs report for July showed unemployment rising to 4.3% while 115,000 jobs were added, far below economists' estimates of 175,000. Does this mean we're heading for a recession?

  7. 08/02/2024

    Biden Floats Stricter Chip Restrictions on China

    A couple pieces of news came out suggesting it might become even harder for China to acquire semiconductor technology from the U.S. We break it down.

  8. 08/01/2024

    Judge Aileen Cannon Throws Out Trump Documents Case

    We break down judge Aileen Cannon's decision to throw out the Trump documents case, where he kept classified documents at his home in Florida after his presidency. We analyze her argument, including the legal precedent for it, and whether this will be the end of the case.

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Explore the vast world of politics and economics with two leftist, but very open-minded, hosts. Anthony Buono and Ben Maher set out to learn about political philosophy, economic policy, housing, healthcare, civil rights, international relations and more. We are not experts by any means, just two curious folks who are intrigued to try to untie the complex knots that America (and the world) are currently wrapped into. Listen to learn with us.

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  • Creator
    Ben Maher and Anthony Buono
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    108
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ben Maher and Anthony Buono
  • Show Website
    Out of Order